Dequeen El vs Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dequeen El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
232 students
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
Port Arthur · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
| Measure | Dequeen El Port Arthur, Texas | Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3431 of 4,686 | #1424 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36720 of 50,301 | #21480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 232 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 64.5% |
| city | Port Arthur | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 32.8).
- •Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 38%).
- •Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 32%).
- •Dequeen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 94.9%).
- •Dequeen El does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.7).
- •Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies is the larger school with 236 students compared with 232.
- •Dequeen El is a public school while Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dequeen El better than Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies ranks higher (55.3 vs 32.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dequeen El and Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Port Arthur and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dequeen El: 232. Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dequeen El and Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies rank in Texas?
Dequeen El is 3431st of 4,686 and Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies is 1424th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).